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Tech Talk: iFoodDecisionSciences Showcases Food Safety Software on July 26
iFoodDecisionSciences, one of 17 start-up companies currently working out of the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology, will lead a Tech Talk seminar on July 26 to explain and demonstrate how its software provides real-time food safety data with a click of a button. iFoodDecisionSciences offers software that helps growers, harvesters, shippers, packers, third-party ...
WGAT Providing Assistance to Those Affected by Erskine Wildfire
Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT) is now providing assistance to the families impacted by the Erskine wildfire located in the Lake Isabella area. If you, your employees or their covered family members are a WGAT participant and affected by the fire, please be aware of the emergency benefits and resources available to you: Emergency Resources: ...
Understand FSMA Food Defense Rule with Free Webinar on July 12
The produce industry has come together to provide a FREE webinar on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) final rule for Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration. This webinar briefing will be conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new rule is aimed at preventing intentional adulteration from acts intended to ...
Forbes AgTech Summit – SOLD OUT
The Forbes AgTech Summit set to take place next week is officially sold out. Please note that you will no longer be able to purchase tickets. As part of the schedule of events, numerous Western Growers’ members will be showcased and recognized and WG President & CEO Tom Nassif will lead a panel session. For ...
625 Participants Apprised of Advancements in AgTech during Forbes Summit
The 2016 Forbes AgTech Summit kicked off yesterday in Salinas, Calif., bringing together 625 of the brightest minds in agriculture, technology and innovation. The two-day affair began yesterday with tours of several groundbreaking facilities, including the Mann Packing and Taylor Farms processing plants and Tanimura & Antle’s Spreckels Crossing employee housing complex. The last stop…
Lunch & Learn Webinar: The Role of Irrigation Uniformity in Water Use Efficiency
Irrigation water efficiency is a priority for producers in the United States and is impacted by field uniformity, which may result in over-irrigation. However, new technology and science can bring potential solutions to this issue. Please join us for a Lunch & Learn webinar on July 25 featuring two experts who will highlight findings of ...
iFoodDecisionSciences Tech Talk Webinar Explores Data Software Solutions for Producers
iFoodDecisionSciences, one of 20 start-up companies currently working out of the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology, will lead a Tech Talk seminar on July 26 to explain and demonstrate how its software provides real-time food safety data with a click of a button. iFoodDecisionSciences offers software that helps growers, harvesters, shippers, packers, third-party suppliers…
Lunch & Learn Webinar to Discuss Role of Irrigation Uniformity in Water Use Efficiency
Irrigation water efficiency is a priority for producers in the United States and is impacted by field uniformity, which may result in over-irrigation. However, new technology and science can bring potential solutions to this issue. Please join us for a Lunch & Learn webinar on July 25 featuring two experts who will highlight findings of a recent ...
July 26 Tech Talk: iFoodDecisionSciences Discusses Data Software Solutions for Producers
iFoodDecisionSciences, one of 20 start-up companies currently working out of the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology, will lead a Tech Talk webinar on Tuesday, July 26, to explain and demonstrate how its software provides real-time food safety data with a click of a button. iFoodDecisionSciences offers software that helps growers, harvesters, shippers, packers, third-party…
Nearly 1.9 Million Californians Educated on #LostCAwater
Western Growers recently wrapped up the second leg of its #LostCAwater digital campaign—and the results were tremendous. Nearly 1.9 million people saw the “Other Stressors, Not Pumps, Leading to Delta Smelt Decline” video, which aimed to educate Californians about the regulatory exacerbation of California’s drought and its devastating impact on farmers and rural communities. Released…
Monday’s Lunch & Learn Webinar to Highlight Role of Irrigation Uniformity in Water Use Efficiency
Irrigation water efficiency is a priority for producers in the United States and is impacted by field uniformity, which may result in over-irrigation. However, new technology and science can bring potential solutions to this issue. Please join us for a Lunch & Learn webinar on July 25 featuring two experts who will highlight findings of a recent ...
U.S. Court of Appeals Rules Pesticide Buffer Zones around Schools Unscientific
Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to not implement pesticide buffer zones around schools, parks, daycare centers or anywhere children might congregate was justified. The ruling was part of the Court’s decision to deny the petition filed by the Pesticide ...
Western Growers, Toro and Simplot Study Irrigation Systems
Yesterday, two irrigation water experts—Paul McFadden with The Toro Company and Richard Bernier with Simplot—discussed the importance of irrigation uniformity in a detailed Lunch & Learn webinar sponsored by Western Growers (WG). McFadden and Bernier highlighted findings and recommendations of a recent study conducted by WG, The Toro Company and Simplot Company. The study examined…
Organization Development Training Available for WG Members
Western Growers’ members are invited to attend an organizational development workshop on August 2 that will help companies establish innovative and effective training programs. Led by Western Growers’ HR Training Manager Adriana Robles, attendees will learn how to create and design training programs that address the needs of their organization. The workshop will address how ...
Appeals Board Supports EPA’s Cancellation of Belt Insecticide Use
The Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their final decision and order last week regarding EPA’s request for Bayer to cancel of all uses of flubendiamide, or Belt, in the United States. The EAB essentially upheld the decision of the EPA Administrative Law Judge supporting the cancellation of Belt ...
President Obama Signs GMO Labeling Bill into Law
The Roberts-Stabenow GMO labeling bill—which creates a federal labeling standard for foods containing any genetically modified ingredients—was passed by Congress early last month and signed into law by President Obama this past Friday. This bipartisan legislation will require food packages to display a text label, an electronic code, a 1-800 number or a universal logo ...
Cal/OSHA Inspections Up; Penalties to Increase
Business operations need to be vigilant in meeting safety rules and regulations as Cal/OSHA has announced they intend to increase inspections, continuing an ongoing trend. Over the last several years, Cal/OSHA inspections and violations have surged. The agency has also indicated they will adopt the newly implemented federal fine levels that will almost double current ...
DOL Poster Update
On July 26, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced mandatory changes to two federal employment postings that took effect August 1, 2016 —giving employers very short notice to comply. These mandatory updates affect the Federal Minimum Wage Poster and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act Poster. All employers must have these posters displayed at ...
WG Innovation Center Welcome 6 New Innovators, 5 New Sponsors
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology has grown significantly since it first opened its doors last December. The Center now houses 21 start-up companies who are working on groundbreaking technology. This summer, the Center welcomed six new start-up companies, all working toward developing creative solutions to agriculture’s most challenging issues. Wexus Technologies Inc.:…
Concentric Power Provides Energy-Saving Solutions during Aug 30 Tech Talk
Concentric Power, an inaugural resident of the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology, will lead a Tech Talk seminar on August 30 to discuss how to fully optimize energy efficiency and cost structure through innovative energy-savings technology. Concentric Power’s primary focus is manufacturing and deploying high-efficiency energy modules for onsite electric power generation and…